Super Products MUD DOG, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
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Hazards With Equipment Maintenance
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WARNING
Before Performing Service, Repairs,
and Maintenance on the Equipment
• Stop pto and engine, engage parking brake, lower
equipment, allow all moving parts to stop, and
remove key before dismounting from truck.
• Place debris body, tailgate, and boom in lowered
position or securely block up with support props.
• Wear safety glasses, protective gloves and follow
safety procedures when performing service, repairs
and maintenance on the equipment.
• Allow components to cool before servicing or
performing maintenance.
• Avoid contact with hot hydraulic oil tanks, pumps,
motors, valves and hose connection surfaces.
• Securely support or block up raised framework and
lifted components before working underneath
equipment.
• Follow instructions in maintenance section when
replacing hydraulic cylinders to prevent component
from falling.
• Stop and shut off truck engine before doing any
work procedures.
• Use ladder or raised stands to reach high equipment
areas inaccessible from ground.
• Ensure good footing by standing on solid flat
surfaces when getting on equipment to perform work.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions in handling oils,
solvents, cleansers, and other chemical agents.
• Do not change any factory-set hydraulic calibrations
to avoid component or equipment failures.
• Do not modify or alter equipment, functions, or
components.
• Ensure the equipment is cleaned appropriately.
Sanitizing may be required if biological hazards
are present.
Performing Service, Repairs,
Lubrication, and Maintenance
• Inspect for loose fasteners, worn or broken parts,
leaky or loose fittings, missing or broken cotter keys,
washers on pins, and all moving parts for wear.
• Replace any worn or broken parts with authorized
service parts.
• Lubricate unit as specified by lubrication schedule.
• Never lubricate, adjust, or remove material while it is
running or in motion.
• Torque all bolts and nuts as specified.
Safety Shields, Guards, and Safety
Devices Inspection
• Replace any missing, broken, or worn safety shields,
guards, and safety devices.
• Replace any damaged or worn safety warning
decals. Damaged or worn decals need to be
replaced with new ones.
Avoid serious injury or death from component
failure by keeping implement in good operating
condition by performing proper service, repairs,
and maintenance.